The Heavy Burden of Obesity
Almost one in four people in OECD countries is currently obese. This epidemic has far-reaching consequences for individuals, society and the economy. Using microsimulation modelling, this book analyses the burden of obesity and overweight in 52 countries (including OECD, European Union and G20 count...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Paris :
Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development
2019.
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| Edition: | 1st ed |
| Series: | OECD health policy studies.
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| See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009705152306719 |
| Summary: | Almost one in four people in OECD countries is currently obese. This epidemic has far-reaching consequences for individuals, society and the economy. Using microsimulation modelling, this book analyses the burden of obesity and overweight in 52 countries (including OECD, European Union and G20 countries), showing how overweight reduces life expectancy, increases healthcare costs, decreases workers' productivity and lowers GDP. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (256 pages) |
| ISBN: | 9789264749597 |
